MANKATO, Minn. — Meeting and befriending his idol Jackie Robinson changed Ron Rabinovitz’s life. He discovered the power of personal kindness in a time of national tensions, and has dedicated his life to paying that forward.
His story has now been immortalized in an illustrated children’s book, allowing him to share his appreciation of Jackie Robinson’s accomplishments with a new generation, and the lessons he learned from the relationship with baseball fans of all ages.
Ron Rabinovitz:
The Creative Company:
P.O. Box 227, Mankato, MN 56002
(800) 445-6209
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